Kishoreganj District
কিশোরগঞ্জ
Kishoreganj is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Dhaka division. It covers 2,688.6 km² and is home to roughly 3,267,630 people. It is best known for sholakia Eid ground, Haor wetlands, Nikli.
History of Kishoreganj
Historically part of the Bara-Bhuyan chieftains' resistance to Mughal expansion in the 16th-17th centuries, centred near Egarosindur. The Sholakia Eidgah, established in 1828, has grown into one of the largest single Eid congregations in the world.
Sunrise and sunset in Kishoreganj today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Kishoreganj
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Sholakia Eid ground, Haor wetlands, Nikli
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Rice and fish farming across its haor wetland basin, along with traditional boat-building and significant overseas remittance income.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Bhatiali folk songs from the haor boatmen, and cuisine built around haor fish and hilsa.
Other districts in Dhaka
Frequently asked questions about Kishoreganj
Which division is Kishoreganj in?
Kishoreganj district belongs to Dhaka division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Kishoreganj?
Kishoreganj has a population of roughly 3,267,630, across an area of 2,688.6 square kilometres.
What is Kishoreganj famous for?
Sholakia Eid ground, Haor wetlands, Nikli
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kishoreganj?
The sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 17:30 today in Kishoreganj, giving 11:35 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Kishoreganj?
Rice and fish farming across its haor wetland basin, along with traditional boat-building and significant overseas remittance income.